Check in at day 263.
A quiet day today. Today is my last day that I called in sick at work, tomorrow I will start again. I just have a little cold. I also feel better than yesterday, physically but also mentally. Yesterday I was quite frustrated because of what my counselor did to me. I used to just bottle those feelings up or stuff them away and numb them with use. Normally I wouldn’t express my feelings so quickly. In the case of contacts between counselor and client, I would rather let myself be told all kinds of things and be a little more submissive. So I thought it was good of myself to tell my story, but now it’s done. The peace has returned. I also discussed it with my sponsor and that has given me so much peace. I think it’s so nice to see that sharing really has a healing effect. I never really did that and left everything in the dark and to myself with the idea that I had to do everything myself. But I was wrong. I am grateful for my sponsor and grateful for this forum where I can share my story and feelings. As a result, I got additional support through private messages thank you for that. Again it is so beautiful how it works. Please keep sharing everyone. It feels great not to have to do it alone. Thank you 
You’re welcome. I completely understand. You can always message me if you are having a hard time or struggling with a situation 
OMG, I hope you’re “fine”?
Get well soon!
Nicely done! Congratulations to the fine sneakers!
510 days
Had a weird time of late withdrew from everything completely, but remained sober, strange had no desire to drink. I felt quiet. Spent alot of time confused and evaluating-work in progress.
I have left my IT job it was making me truly miserable, but followed process handed in notice etc so got a reference. Lined up a part-time job to tide me over as looking to get back into homeless/housing sector as love that work.
My son has just finished uni so that will ease my financial burden but utterly proud that we got through his degree 
he has worked so hard, his graduation is 11th July and I am very excited for that.
Lots of new people on here welcome.
Not caught up on thread but hope you all doing good.
@Mno congrats on new role, @Butterflymoonwoman on 90!!! @SoberWalker hope op went well.
Have a good day 
Be well on your journey, this is part if it…
I feel a bit better thank you and I have my reward: my shoes has just arrived 
Still a couchpotato but going try to walk a bit outside today!
And glad I catched this one on the way: congratulations Kayla!!
Day 648
Doozy of a day today. Reminded me that not drinking is just the first step, emotional recovery is also important, and I sometimes stay in my comfort zone, and when I go out of my comfort zone my defects raise their heads, fear of displeasing people, control, future tripping, etc. I had a hyperventilating crying fit, and felt really stupid because nothing major is happening, really.
Oh no, that sounds horrible. It isn’t nothing major if it is making you feel that way. It sounds as though you are in a heightened state of anxiety so anything can trigger it. Are you able to take some time out for self-care? I feel like that when I am over-stimulated. Take care of yourself 
Hey all, checking in on day 706. I hope everybody has a good one!
Hey girl, yay 
very well done congratulations
Glad, you made the flight sound and save. 
Wow they are nice shoes bet you can’t wait to use them, pleased you feeling better and enjoy your stroll. Walking really is the best tonic
“not today Satan”, lol… I hear you on the take off and landing… even when the wheels touch down I’m still holding my breath, lol
Good for you, Shaunna
Sorry you felt that way. Hope you’re feeling a bit better.
How’d it go with the kitty?
Thank you for sharing Butterflymoonwoman. Your post today was really powerful as I had never considered the weight that came with my addiction and the feelings that I have bottled up for so long.
It was a great revelation and honestly I feel lighter for it. So thank you. I’m really glad your mum is getting the help and support she needs (in addition to all the help and support you have given her).